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Chapter 21 · Class 11 English

Writing - Poster Writing — Important Questions

11 questions With answers CBSE format

SUMMARY: The chapter on Poster Writing in Class 11 English focuses on teaching students how to create effective and visually appealing posters for various purposes.
KEY TOPICS: purpose of posters, layout and design, use of visuals and text, target audience, clarity and brevity, persuasive language, color schemes, fonts and typography, examples of posters, practice exercises

Q1 1 Mark

A poster should primarily attract attention through:

ALong paragraphs
BBold visuals catchy slogans and short text
CMultiple fonts
DExcessive colours
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Correct answer: Option 2 — Bold visuals catchy slogans and short text
Q2 1 Mark

The most important element of a poster is:

AAuthor name
BDate and venue
CA clear central message
DPage number
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Correct answer: Option 3 — A clear central message
Q3 1 Mark

A poster differs from a notice mainly in that it:

AHas a date
BUses visuals and slogans for impact
CIs signed
DHas a heading
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Correct answer: Option 2 — Uses visuals and slogans for impact
Q4 1 Mark

Which of these is essential for a campaign poster?

ALong paragraphs
BA persuasive slogan or call to action
CAuthor biography
DIndex
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Correct answer: Option 2 — A persuasive slogan or call to action
Q5 1 Mark

A good poster slogan should be:

ALong and detailed
BShort crisp and memorable
CConfusing and abstract
DSame as the title
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Correct answer: Option 2 — Short crisp and memorable
Q6 6 Marks

Design a poster encouraging citizens to plant trees on the occasion of World Environment Day. Include a slogan venue date and organiser.

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[POSTER LAYOUT] / Top centre - Image of a sapling growing into a tree / HEADING: PLANT A TREE GROW A FUTURE / Slogan: 'A tree planted today is shade for tomorrow' / WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY / Date: 5 June 2026 / Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Venue: Lodhi Garden Delhi / Free saplings and refreshments will be provided. Bring your family. / Together we breathe. Together we plant. / Organised by: Green Earth Society Delhi / Contact: 98XXXXXXXX
Q7 6 Marks

Design a poster on behalf of the Health Department urging people to get vaccinated against influenza this season.

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[POSTER LAYOUT] / Top centre - Image of a syringe with a smiling face / HEADING: BEAT THE FLU. GET VACCINATED. / Slogan: 'One shot. One season. Zero worries.' / Free flu vaccination available at all government hospitals from 10 May to 31 May 2026. / Eligible: Children below 5. Adults above 60. Pregnant women. Frontline workers. / Walk in. No appointment needed. / Bring Aadhaar card and any prior medical records. / Organised by: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare / Helpline: 1075 / 'Your health. Our priority.'
Q8 6 Marks

Design a poster for an inter-school dance competition titled 'Rhythms of India'.

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[POSTER LAYOUT] / Top - Stylised image of dancers in classical and folk costumes / HEADING: RHYTHMS OF INDIA - INTER-SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION / Slogan: 'Where every step tells a story.' / Date: 25 May 2026 / Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Venue: Modern Public School Auditorium Pune / Categories: Classical / Folk / Western / Solo and Group / Eligibility: Open to all schools (Classes IX-XII) / Cash prizes worth Rs 50000 / Trophies for the top three / Registration deadline: 15 May 2026 / Contact: [email protected] / Organised by: Cultural Society Modern Public School Pune
Q9 6 Marks

Design a poster encouraging citizens to conserve water during the summer.

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[POSTER LAYOUT] / Top centre - Image of a dripping tap with a glass below it / HEADING: SAVE EVERY DROP. SAVE OUR FUTURE. / Slogan: 'Water saved today is water for tomorrow.' / Did you know? A leaking tap wastes 4000 litres a year. / Simple steps to help: / Fix leaking taps within a week / Use a bucket instead of a hose for washing vehicles / Reuse RO-reject water for plants / Take shorter showers / Run washing machines only on full loads / Organised by: Municipal Water Department / Helpline: 1916 / Together we can keep the taps running for the next generation.
Q10 6 Marks

Design a poster appealing to people to donate blood at a local Red Cross camp.

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[POSTER LAYOUT] / Top centre - Image of a red heart with a drop of blood beside it / HEADING: DONATE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES. / Slogan: 'A few minutes from you can mean a lifetime for someone else.' / BLOOD DONATION CAMP / Date: Saturday 20 June 2026 / Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Venue: Indian Red Cross Society Sector 12 Pune / Eligibility: Age 18-65. Weight above 50 kg. Healthy. / Donor benefits: Free health check. Refreshments. Donor card. / Walk in or pre-register at: redcross.in / Organised by: Indian Red Cross Society Pune / 'Be a hero. Donate blood.'
Q11 6 Marks

Design a poster for the National Road Safety Campaign urging citizens to drive responsibly.

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[POSTER LAYOUT] / Top centre - Image of a green traffic signal with a helmet beside it / HEADING: DRIVE RESPONSIBLY. ARRIVE SAFELY. / Slogan: 'The road home is no place to hurry.' / NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN / 1 - 7 February 2026 / Wear your seatbelt. Wear a helmet. Obey speed limits. / Never drink and drive. Never use a phone while driving. / Pedestrians use zebra crossings. Children cross roads with adults. / Did you know? Over 150000 lives are lost on Indian roads every year. / Most are preventable. / Organised by: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / Helpline: 112 / 'Speed thrills but kills.'

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